Green Chili Tortilla Soup

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 (4.5 oz) can diced green chilies
2 cups low sodium veg broth
2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 (11.5 oz) can mexicorn, drained
1 (16 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips (optional)

In a large saucepan or dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, cook beef, onion and garlic until browned, drain. Add cumin, chili powder, chilies, broth and tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover and simmer for 10 min. Stir in corn and black beans and cook for 5 min. Top with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SARAHGCON.